THE New Year will definitely be a happy one for Take That – they are trousering £2million to sing in 2011 at a private party.

Robbie, Howard, Gary, Mark and Jason have agreed to play a lucrative one-off NYE gig for the head honchos of Universal, at a top-secret beach location in the Caribbean.

The lads are jetting off to Barbados – first class, of course – on December 28 and are expected to stay at the lavish Sandy Lane hotel, Simon Cowell’s favourite haunt.

Three days later they will perform a 90-minute set for just 20 execs and their families, with Simon and Sony chiefs also in attendance.

As if 2010 wasn’t successful enough for the re-formed quintet, their 2011 will start with a pyrotechnic bang.

Just after the clock strikes midnight, Gary has promised to lead everyone in a chorus of Auld Lang Syne while £70,000 worth of fireworks are let off.

It’s understood they will be netting a cool (or not so cool in the Caribbean sun) £2million for their efforts – part of their Christmas bonus. It beats the tenner I’m leaving for the postman.

My insider tells me: “The lads have had arguably the best year in their 20-year history, and bosses wanted to celebrate with a truly memorable party. It’s all top secret.

“No one’s been told the precise venue yet – just that it will be beach-side, somewhere on the west coast. The boys are really looking forward to it and will use the evening to showcase some ideas for next year’s tour.

“They won’t just be standing up and crooning a few ballads. It’s going to be a huge production, no expense spared.”

To ensure no one goes thirsty, waiters will keep glasses topped up with Dom Perignon champagne, while non-alcoholic cocktails will be laid on for the kids – oh, and Mark, who has sworn off the booze.

West Indian-themed canapes, provided by the famous Lone Star restaurant, will be dished out until 8pm when guests will enjoy a hearty three-course dinner. Then Take That will play until midnight, when there will be an incredible fireworks display.